Especially McCarthy- we're not going to stop a power running offense built around the most talented back in the league with Witherspoon manning the middle.

Locker depends on health- if the shoulder is a big issue, it might be better to let him sit than expose him to Jared Allen et. al. That or we have to put Stevens in on every play to block. Hasselbeck running a full offense vs. Locker running a "protect the QB" offense is about a draw in my mind. If Locker's feeling good then he is definitely needed.

Britt is always a good addition, especially because we'll see less of mr dropsy Damian Williams (I cannot get over this. I really like him as a player but he cannot seem to focus).

Anyways, if all three are out I can't see us winning. McCarthy back gives us a big bump, Locker back gives another one. We'll see.

The Vikes have struggled with the underneath passing game and getting off the field on third down. They have played the deep ball exceptionally and havent given up many big plays down field. My question is, how is the Titans underneath passing game? Calvin Johnson only had 5 catches for 55 yards against the Vikes and they effectively took him out of his element by eliminating the big play. Burleson and Johnson both had productive games underneath though. Same story with the Colts and 49ers games. There just hasnt been much attacking the Vikes downfield, but teams can move the ball via an effective, efficient and methodical underneath passing attack.

The Vikes have struggled with the underneath passing game and getting off the field on third down. They have played the deep ball exceptionally and havent given up many big plays down field. My question is, how is the Titans underneath passing game? Calvin Johnson only had 5 catches for 55 yards against the Vikes and they effectively took him out of his element by eliminating the big play. Burleson and Johnson both had productive games underneath though. Same story with the Colts and 49ers games. There just isnt much down the field against, but teams can move the ball via an effective, efficient and methodical underneath passing attack.

Our passing game with Locker seems predicated around lots of quick, short passes. Since our running game is (was? who even knows) a mess, this essentially serves as a running game, and we punctuate it with strategic shots downfield.

With Hasselbeck it's "dink and dunk and hope to god he doesn't do anything mind-blowingly stupid, then realize this hope is futile and watch as he proceeds to do hand the other team 17 points." Yup, sounds about right._________________

If Locker isn't playing I'm honestly not even interested. Will probably find something better to do.

I agree. I hope that doesn't make us bad fans .

I had this game marked as a win before the season started and now with the way both teams are playing, it looks a lot less likely. Want to see Locker have another solid outing (if he plays). He has to show he can string together a couple of good performances and not be hot and cold.

Also hope Jerry Gray finds his manhood and decides to blitz more than 4-5 times in this game.

If Locker isn't playing I'm honestly not even interested. Will probably find something better to do.

I agree. I hope that doesn't make us bad fans .

I had this game marked as a win before the season started and now with the way both teams are playing, it looks a lot less likely. Want to see Locker have another solid outing (if he plays). He has to show he can string together a couple of good performances and not be hot and cold.

Also hope Jerry Gray finds his manhood and decides to blitz more than 4-5 times in this game.

Yes.....Yes it does make you bad fans...lol
Gotta check out at least the first quarter.

Still can be a win.
Comment was made on local radio, the Vikings are basically what we were last year.
Good win against a good team (49ers) us (Baltimore). But they also beat the Lions and Jags. Two teams I think we could go well against too.

This hopefully will be our first evenly matched game. Where we don't have to play perfect to win._________________Proud member of the DARK SIDE. I've embraced Mike Murlarkey as my Head Coach.